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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Thompson (ranked 1739 p4p, 918 weight class) and Luke Skywalker (ranked 181 p4p, 97 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Skywalker's choice of entrance music: Skywalker Theme. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Luke Skywalker was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Tyson Thompson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson staying out of range there.
Skywalker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Luke Skywalker has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Thompson .
Skywalker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson .
Skywalker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Skywalker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson .
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skywalker.
Skywalker scores with a punch to the head.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skywalker circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Thompson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luke Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skywalker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skywalker misses with a wild body shot.
Skywalker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thompson swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skywalker misses with a body punch
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson slips under a jab from Skywalker.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson clinches.
Skywalker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skywalker.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Skywalker.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Skywalker scores with a shot to the side of Thompson 's head.
Skywalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Skywalker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skywalker throws an elbow but it misses.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skywalker scores with a shoulder strike.
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
Skywalker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skywalker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skywalker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thompson dodges an elbow strike from Skywalker.
A hook to the body from Thompson .
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson tries to work over Skywalker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skywalker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skywalker's elbow.
A hook to the body from Thompson .
Skywalker stalling.
Thompson tries a body shot but Skywalker blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Skywalker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Skywalker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skywalker or not.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Skywalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skywalker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Skywalker.
Skywalker misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skywalker has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson .
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Skywalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skywalker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompson s head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson gets through Skywalker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Skywalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skywalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Skywalker controls his hands.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Skywalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skywalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Skywalker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Skywalker lands with a shot to the body.
Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skywalker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Skywalker misses its intended target.
Skywalker misses with a low kick.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skywalker wants to counter the offense by Thompson and move into the clinch position.
Skywalker has managed to clinch.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Skywalker.
Skywalker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skywalker's elbow.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike from Skywalker.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Skywalker.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skywalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson tries a body shot but Skywalker blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson .
Tyson Thompson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Skywalker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skywalker blocks a body shot from Thompson .
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skywalker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Skywalker in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A short body shot lands from Skywalker as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Skywalker misses with the head strike.
Thompson avoids a wild elbow strike from Skywalker.
Thompson gets through Skywalker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Skywalker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Skywalker pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Thompson .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skywalker can do to turn this around?
Thompson blocking some punches.
Skywalker lands a body punch.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skywalker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Skywalker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson .
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Skywalker stalling in the clinch but Thompson improves position.
Skywalker digs a right hand underneath Thompson 's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson .
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skywalker lands an uppercut.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skywalker.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Skywalker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
A short right from Thompson .
Thompson digs a right hand into Skywalker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skywalker's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson .
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson blocks the elbow strike.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Skywalker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skywalker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Skywalker throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson .
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson tries to work over Skywalker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Skywalker.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Skywalker's ribcage. Skywalker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Skywalker fails to land.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skywalker tries to work over Thompson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Thompson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luke Skywalker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Skywalker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skywalker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson .
Skywalker throws a hook to the side of Thompson 's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skywalker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Thompson .
Thompson with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Thompson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tyson Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Thompson .
Skywalker misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Thompson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Skywalker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skywalker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thompson finds it's way round the side to connect with Skywalker's head.
Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skywalker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.
Skywalker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompson s head.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Skywalker avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Skywalker avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skywalker lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson .
Skywalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skywalker misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skywalker.
Thompson tries a body shot but Skywalker blocks it.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skywalker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thompson 's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skywalker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson .
Tyson Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike from Skywalker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skywalker.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skywalker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skywalker.
A short right from Skywalker on the inside.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Skywalker.
Skywalker is stalling here.
Thompson tries to work over Skywalker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson works on Skywalker's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson .
A short left from Thompson .
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Skywalker avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Skywalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skywalker throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson .
Skywalker swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skywalker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luke Skywalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
Skywalker working aggressively here.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skywalker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thompson blocks a body shot from Skywalker.
Skywalker swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skywalker misses with a body punch.
Skywalker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Skywalker fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tyson Thompson .
Well Thompson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Thompson !
In defeat, Luke Skywalker stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am saddened by this defeat, but I learned a lot from the wise Master Yoda.
The greatest teacher, failure is.
May the force be with you!'.
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